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Track saw or panel saw
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bigben
Not a newbie
How precise are the cuts?
Gino
Premium Subscriber
Out of curiosity, do you cut a lotta acrylic on it ??
+1 for Safety Speed Cut. I am on my second one, (both second hand) and now have the 61" model. I do cut a lot of acrylic on mine, and it does fantastic. I have no issues with the precision of it, but I do get a second set of hands for anything over 10'. I primarily cut ACM, but I do a fair amount of acrylic and poly as well. It has been a great purchase.
signheremd
New Member
We also use a specific blade for Acrylic. But I sometimes use a scrap piece of MDO to press against the small stuff to prevent it vibrating
DSignKing
New Member
Could you send a link of the particular blade you use. I am on the market for one?
We use our Safety Speed saw all the time. I got a "insert" from the company that I've used for cutting acrylic, but I'm not sure it's necessary. Cutting polycarbonate is a different issue--not sure I've had the right blade and I've done it so rarely I've never invested in the correct blade. I've played with a track saw, but it's not as convenient (unless you're making non-perpendicular cuts), and you have to be very careful about not trapping a piece of dirt between the track and acrylic, forcing it through the paper and scratching the plastic. QUESTION: what's the best blade for cutting ACM? I always have to sand the edges to get rid of rough edges and flashing. One problem is my saw takes an 8 1/4" blade.
I think the 860TCGS is what I'm using, but not 100% positive and the numbers are wore off.
8" Saw Blade for Vertical Panel Saws - Safety Speed Manufacturing
8" saw blade for cutting cutting plywood, veneer, general purpose wood, laminate, foam core, aluminum, plastic, and other material.
safetyspeed.com
bigben
Not a newbie
Hi! Me again. So I got some quote for the safety speed saw. Here in Canada, 7k$-10k$ depending of the accessories. I've waited to see if I could find one used but did not had any luck. I will buy a laser next week and the saw will be necessary. I assume the most economical option would be a track saw? I'm a Milwaukee tools guy and their track saw is supposed to come out this month. But the reviews are mix.
So if I want to keep the budget below 2k$ (with the purchase of the laser my budget went down) what are my options for mostly cut acrylic?
So if I want to keep the budget below 2k$ (with the purchase of the laser my budget went down) what are my options for mostly cut acrylic?
bigben
Not a newbie
Really? But the prices I've saw for track saw was between 1k$ and 2k$. I saw a Milwaukee panel saw for 2k$ but it was already sold. If 2k$ is not enough, how much should I spend to have something descent?
d fleming
Premium Subscriber
Hey Gino and OP, been using my safety speed cut 22 years now. Have had triple chip blade the whole time. Lotsa teeth, lol. On my second blade. When you let the tool do the work it cuts flawlessly and blades last a long time simply because it is held at perfect angle. Safety is a big +. Acrylic cuts fine but I would use a backer if it is very thin material. I cut alumpanel, acrylic, wood, coro, just about everything on it. I have table saw, track saws and every tool it takes to build metal buildings in Disney. Still best purchase ever for a beginning sign shop. When I retire this sucker goes in my shop at home.
Johnny Best
Active Member
Track saw.
bigben
Not a newbie
What model did you buy exactly? Do you cut 1/2in thick acrylic and if yes, what blade do you use?
TS55. I think the model number has changed today. I like it because to rip a 4x8 sheet on a panel saw you need 16’ of floor space. With a track saw you can easily do that on a 4x8 table.